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Hello there. I'm Rudeus, a former jobless bum.

I'm here today in the free apartment everyone's talking about.

There's zero deposit, fees, or rent.

It's constructed of heartwarming wood-- something like beech.

It comes furnished with a bed,

although it does have a slight insect problem.

It's furnished with a toilet as well; you just do your business in this hole.

As a modern boy, it makes me a bit concerned about hygiene,

but you just can't beat this price.

After all, it's rent-free.

And lest I forget, breakfast and dinner are included!

The food here is nothing to sneeze at.

I don't know what kind of meat this is,

but it's a delicacy to anyone used to life on the Demon Continent.

Now for this apartment's greatest feature: its reassuring security.

Just look at these sturdy bars. I can't even budge them.

One look at these would make any burglar think twice.

But strangely enough, criminals do find their way inside.

After all...

...it is a prison.

"Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation"

So, what am I going to do now?

It'd be easy to open the lock with magic and escape,

but I'm in the middle of a forest.

Getting lost in this jungle would be no laughing matter.

I'm innocent! I haven't done anything!

I stumbled on the captured children and--

Deviant!

I've been stripped naked, doused in cold water, and insulted on top of that.

What will they do if this gives me a new fetish?

O Goddess, grant me your protection.

I won't make any rash moves.

I'll wait for Ruijerd and Eris to come for me.

My problem is that the people here just won't listen to me.

What are those big ears of theirs for?

Ruijerd is taking a long time. Did something go wrong?

Don't tell me he fought with the old guy who ran off after him.

Or maybe something happened to Eris.

No, they're the last people who would ever let themselves get beaten.

It's only day three. No need to panic.

"Good luck comes to those who wait."

I'm bored.

That hurts!

Damn it! Would it kill you to be a little gentler?!

Welcome to your last stop on the road of life.

What's wrong, new guy?

I was just thinking you're awful confident for a naked guy.

Hey, new guy! Watch your mouth!

I've been in here longer than you!

Y-You got it.

Well, make yourself comfortable.

So, new guy, what'd you do to land yourself in here?

Oh, I got caught cheating.

A gambler, huh?

Was it rock paper scissors? Crossing steel beams?

The hell are those?

It was dice. What about you, boss?

I hugged a silver dog. Next thing I knew, they tossed me in here.

Oh, that was you, boss? Everyone's talking about it.

The Doldias' Sacred Beast got attacked by a "beast" in heat.

Who asked them to crack wise?

What's your name, new guy?

It's Geese.

I see. I'm Rudeus.

Rudeus...

I know that name from somewhere.

It's not exactly rare.

You've got that right.

By the way, I hate to change the subject,

but are a red-haired girl and a large, bald man searching for me around here?

Where'd that come from? Don't act so formal, boss--

I've been imprisoned here on false charges!

But my companions still haven't come to rescue me!

Oh, well, I'm... sorry to hear that.

Hey, quit it. You're making it sound like they ditched me.

They're just taking time to find the kids' parents or something, right?

That's the spot.

You're pretty good at this, new guy.

I can do just about anything.

Yeah? Can you take out a dragon bare-handed?

No way. Nothing like that.

I'm no good in a fight.

Can you satisfy 100 women at once?

One's enough for me. Two tops.

Can you break out of here and make it to Zant Port?

Are you planning to run for it?

I'm getting worried about my companions.

Count me out! If you wanna run, do it alone!

Why?! At least guide me part of the way!

I've got important business, too!

If you're innocent, don't worry! They'll understand!

I keep telling them, but they won't listen to me!

Fine! I'll take the guard hostage and make her lead me to town!

H-Hey! Hang on, boss! Calm down!

Let go of me, new guy! I've had it with this place!

I'll burn this forest down while I'm at it!

Huh?

That guard lady's not here.

Hey, new guy. Isn't it kind of hot in here?

It is, now that you mention it.

And sort of... smoky?

Did you do that, boss?

Then that means...

Fire!

Th-This looks bad, boss!

We'll be roasted whole! What'll we do?!

W-We're breaking out, of course!

B-But we haven't got a key!

Not a problem!

All right! Let's go!

Whoa! No wonder you're the boss!

This is horrible.

These must be the guys they say have been kidnapping and selling beast kids lately.

Whoever they are,

this is going too far.

To be honest, I was getting pissed off at these villagers.

They tossed me in a cell without listening to a word I said.

I wouldn't mind them getting some comeuppance.

Mommy! Daddy!

Still,

watching this happen... just makes me sick.

What's wrong, boss?

You'll never get a better chance to run.

They'll owe me one.

Huh? What was that?

I'll save the beast people! They'll owe me!

Great! I like your style!

C-Come at me, if you've got the guts!

Take this!

That hurts!

All right!

I need all the cold air I can manage!

Whoa! Amazing!

Way to go, boss!

There's a mage.

Kill 'im!

I won't let ya lay a finger on the boss!

Not good.

Should I retreat?

I don't know who you are, but thank you!

You!

We'll talk later!

Now that I can smell again, you're no match for me!

Whoa.

He's cool.

I'll take our children back. Will you help me?

Yes, sir!

Shut up and get in!

Are you safe?!

Y-Yeah. Thank you.

I'm glad they're safe.

They took the village children!

Hey now.

Give it a rest.

So, it's you. I thought so.

What are you doing on their side, Kennel Master?

The redheaded brat and the fake Superd...

...did such a good job distracting the beast warriors.

I thought they were taking too long.

So, something really did go wrong.

You know this guy, boss?

Yes, just barely.

Come on, Kennel Master, read the room.

You made it across the sea thanks to our help.

Meaning that you used us?

Of course I did.

We caught those brats.

Why would anyone ask you to set 'em free for no good reason?

You were a decoy to draw the Doldias' attention.

I suppose so.

Well, I did think that there had to be more to it.

Come on, Kennel Master, join us.

Did you know that beast brats fetch a hefty price?

Some nobles with weird tastes buy 'em up.

What a bunch of freaks!

It couldn't be... Could it?

No thank you.

Is Dead End trying to play the hero?

I'd like it to look that way.

Oh really? Well, you made the wrong choice!

Hang on, boss! This guy's bad news!

That's North God Style!

You know your stuff, monkey man.

I'm a North Saint, Gallus "the Cleaner."

Now come at me, Kennel Master.

Or did that give you cold feet? Are you so spineless that you'd let me go?

You dirty bastard! How dare you take a hostage!

Or so I'd like to say,

but this guy's strong.

Should I let him go after all?

Unlike Ruijerd, I'm not righteous enough to risk my life for kids I don't know.

Are you seriously going to back off? You're no fun.

See you, Kennel Master.

Drop me a line if you ever want to team up.

H-Help!

Are you really okay with this?

Why?!

Whoa there.

Asshole!

You just crossed a line!

That's my boss! Take care of things if I die.

There's no backing down now.

I might as well see this through.

Gallus, I'm sorry,

but I can't let "Dead End" be a villain.

You're a real pain in the ass.

Too easy!

I can see him! I can win!

It's over, Kennel Master!

Get out of my way!

Go!

Did we get him?

We did. We did it, boss!

B-Boss? Boss!

Rudeus!

Eris.

Where...?

The Dedoldia chieftain's house.

I heard all about it!

You took down a North Saint!

The monkey-faced guy was over the moon about it!

So, we beat... that North Saint?

I'm sorry!

I had no idea that you had rescued the children for us!

I, Gyes, am prepared to accept any punishment.

Do with us as you will!

Sir Rudeus, as chieftain of the Dedoldia, I, too, wish to reiterate my gratitude.

Thank you.

More importantly, it took you a long time to get here.

Did something go wrong? I was worried about you.

It did!

Listen! It was awful!

Eris was more than happy to tell me what happened during my week in prison.

First, after I left Ruijerd, he met this chieftain, Gustav.

There was another misunderstanding, and he almost fought the Doldia warriors.

Well, Ruijerd is pretty bad with words.

It was obvious what would happen.

Once that was cleared up,

they defeated--I mean, slaughtered what was left of the smuggling ring.

Officials in Zant Port almost framed them for the smuggling, etc.

I guess they had a rough time.

Eris herself stayed out of the whole thing and agreed to guard the kids.

She was grinning from ear to ear.

Maybe that's her Greyrat blood.

Still, I can't believe we're in a village of beast people.

This will make a great story to tell the Boreas family.

It will! I'll brag to Grandfather when we get back!

I can't wait to see him!

Sauros Boreas Greyrat, overlord of Fittoa,

you failed to respond appropriately to this mana disaster

and threw the people into chaos.

I thus relieve you of your duty and sentence you to immediate execution!

Please, allow your humble servant, Darius, to see to things in Fittoa.

Scum.

Eris,

my dearest granddaughter, if you still live...

...I wish you happiness.

"Episode 14:" "No Such Thing As a Free Lunch"

"Next time"

"Next time" "Slow Life in the Doldia Village"